ABBA – I Let The Music Speak

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I Let the Music Speak: A Glimpse into ABBA’s Final Chapter

I Let the Music Speak is a captivating track by the iconic Swedish pop quartet, ABBA. Released in 1981 as the opening song of the second side of their eighth and final studio album, The Visitors, it marks a departure from the band’s typical upbeat and joyful sound.

The song’s creation coincided with a period of significant personal and professional change for the group members. Their marriages were crumbling, and the Cold War’s shadow was looming large. These tumultuous events cast a melancholic tone over The Visitors album, and I Let the Music Speak serves as a poignant reflection of this turbulent time.

Despite the somber undercurrents, the song retains the signature ABBA sound, blending intricate harmonies, lush orchestration, and Agnetha Fältskog’s ethereal vocals. The lyrics, penned by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, offer a sense of escapism through the power of music. As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that while the world outside may be fraught with challenges, the music provides a sanctuary where emotions can be expressed without words.

I Let the Music Speak stands as a testament to ABBA’s enduring artistry and their ability to transform personal turmoil into music of universal resonance.

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